To solve this problem, we need to use the map and the key to determine the direction each person travels. The compass in the bottom left corner of the map shows the directions: North (up), South (down), East (right), and West (left).
Let’s go through each sentence one by one:
1.
Viv walks _______ to go to school.
- Viv’s house is on Michigan Street. School is on De Young Street, which is south of Michigan Street.
- So, Viv walks
south.
2.
Lee travels _______ to go to his house.
- Lee’s house is on Maple Lane, which is east of De Young Street where Lee starts (from the supermarket).
- So, Lee travels
east.
3.
Kai heads _______ to buy a snack at the supermarket.
- Kai’s house is on Maple Lane. The supermarket is on De Young Street, which is west of Maple Lane.
- So, Kai heads
west.
4.
A hospital worker travels _______ to the supermarket.
- The hospital is on Andrew Street. The supermarket is on De Young Street, which is south of Andrew Street.
- So, the hospital worker travels
south.
5.
Viv’s dad is a nurse. He heads _______ to his job at the hospital.
- Viv’s house is on Michigan Street. The hospital is on Andrew Street, which is north of Michigan Street.
- So, Viv’s dad heads
north.
6.
After school, the students bike _______ to play at Maple Park.
- School is on De Young Street. Maple Park is on Maple Lane, which is east of De Young Street.
- So, the students bike
east.
7.
Lee walks _______ to get to school.
- Lee’s house is on Maple Lane. School is on De Young Street, which is west of Maple Lane.
- So, Lee walks
west.
8.
Kai heads _______ to visit Lee.
- Kai’s house is on Maple Lane. Lee’s house is also on Maple Lane, but further east.
- So, Kai heads
east.
Final Answer:
1. south
2. east
3. west
4. south
5. north
6. east
7. west
8. east
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of directions worksheet.